Stage 5 High-Performance Snowmobile Shock Absorbers

Stage 5 High-Performance Snowmobile Shock Absorbers

The Stage 5 shocks are designed around 3 key performance factors: high hydraulic flow, lightweight components and low-friction internal and moving parts. The perfectly balanced combination of those three factors allow a more precise tuning and much smoother damping action than anything else currently available for snowmobiles. Extreme riders can get better absorption and greater comfort while racers will significantly increase their speed and feel less fatigue. Arguably, the Stage 5 shocks are the most comfortable and best performing racing shocks on the market today.

STAGE 5 //Benefits

Helps increase and maintain speed over rough terrain and bumps

Reduce ski lift and front-end pushing, making the sled easier to steer in corners

Prevents bottoming-out upon harsh square-edged impacts and obstacles

Provides increased hookup in all conditions for maximum maneuvrability

Allows precise fine-tuning of all aspects of the suspension, without the need to compromise

STAGE 5 //Available configurations

Front ski shocks, 36mm, coilover, sold as a pair

Center track shock, 36mm, coilover or non-coilover, sold as a unit

Rear track shock, 36mm or 46mm, coilover or non-coilover, sold as a unit

STAGE 5 //Adjustment Features

HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION

Allows fine-tuning of the damping resistance when the shock is being compressed quickly. This adjustment controls the resistance upon landing from jumps, harsh or sudden impacts, riding at high speed over moguls, unevenly iced surfaces or snow tracks.

To use, turn the black knob clockwise to increase damping resistance, therefore making the suspension stiffer or turn counter-clockwise to reduce damping resistance, therefore making the suspension softer.

LOW-SPEED COMPRESSION

Allows fine-tuning of the damping resistance when the shock is being compressed slowly. This adjustment controls weight transfers such as upon acceleration and braking, ski lift and front-end pushing when cornering, riding over whoops at moderate speed, undulations and elevation changes in the terrain.

To use, turn the red knob clockwise to increase damping resistance, therefore making the suspension stiffer or turn counter-clockwise to reduce damping resistance, therefore making the suspension softer.

REBOUND DAMPING

Controls the speed at which the shock absorber returns to its fully extended position after being compressed from an impact, keeping the skis or track on the snow for maximum traction and reducing the bucking effect caused by the spring pressure pushing back after an impact.

To use, turn the adjuster clockwise to slow down the rebound or turn counter-clockwise to speed up the rebound.

THREADED SPRING PRELOAD

Available on all front ski shocks and coilover models at the center or rear position. Lets the rider fine-tune the initial force applied on the springs and precisely balance the weight distribution across the front and rear of the sled while setting up the ride height (sag) and to lower or raise the sled to adapt to various situations or to suit your personal preference.

To use, turn the preload adjustment ring clockwise (from top of the shock) to increase preload and raise the vehicle or turn counter-clockwise to reduce preload and lower the vehicle.